Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260651 C02 Specific Excavation Requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1293086.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,959.00
Current Penalty: $5,975.40
Issuance Date: 07/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/02/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/08/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/08/2018 | $5,975.40 | 08/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2018 | $9,959.00 | 08/02/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and engulfment hazards. This was most recently documented on or about January 30, 2018 at a jobsite located at or near 16 Hawk Ridge Circle, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. The employer did not provide or ensure that an unobstructed path for safe means of egress was located in the excavation.